Cambridge Road is in Bromley and in Bromley district. BR1 4EA is located in the Plaistow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bromley and Chislehurst. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cambridge Road, Bromley, BR1 4EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BR1 4EB, BR1 3PN, BR1 3PG, BR1 3PQ, BR1 3PF, BR1 3LR, BR1 3QG, BR1 3PW, BR1 3PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BR1 4EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 53.2% | 5.3% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 46.8% | -5.3% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BR1 4EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.9% | 46.9% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 37% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 57.5% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 29.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 10.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 8.1% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 17.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 53.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 8.4% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 83.6% | 73.9% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 75.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 1.7% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Road was 67.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.4% higher than the Bickley & Sundridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cambridge Road has the 57th highest crime rate of 165 local areas in Bickley & Sundridge and the 338th highest crime rate of 928 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24B Cambridge Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-12-16 | £370,117 |
| Flat C 26 Cambridge Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-01-30 | £401,274 |
| 44C Cambridge Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,008 | 2023-10-16 | £240,715 |
| Flat 3 20 Cambridge Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-05-23 | £411,295 |
| 44B Cambridge Road, Bromley, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-05-03 | £342,746 |
BR1 4EA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of England Primary School London Lane , BR1 4HF | - not rated | 371 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parish Church of England Primary School London Lane , BR1 4HF | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Plaistow Lane , BR1 3JQ | - not rated | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Plaistow Lane , BR1 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotts Park Primary School Orchard Road , BR1 2PR | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bullers Wood School for Boys Chislehurst Road , BR1 2NW | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 3,498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beresford House School 124 College Road , BR1 3PF | - not rated | 108 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bromley Mencap Station Road , BR1 3LP | - not rated | 514 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tutorial Foundation 76 Freelands Road , BR1 3HY | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity College 81 Plaistow Lane , BR1 3LL | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Education and Youth Services Ltd Basco House , 27a Widmore Road BR1 1RW | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lavender House | 26 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 186 yd | |
| Raj Moni | 10 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 186 yd | |
| Grillery Fish Bar | 39 College Road, Bromley | 350 yd | |
| Bombay 2 Bromley | 78 College Road, Bromley | 400 yd | |
| LRT Bus Stand Canteen | Bromley North Bus Station, Northside Road | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown In Sundridge | 46 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 186 yd | |
| Prince Frederick | The Prince Frederick, 31 Nichol Lane | 312 yd | |
| Sundridge Park Lawn Tennis & Squash Rackets Club | Lawn Close, Bromley | 508 yd | |
| Red Lion | 10 North Road, Bromley | 522 yd | |
| Bromley Bowling Club | 77A Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long House | 20 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 186 yd | |
| Sweet Jerk | 33 College Road, Bromley | 350 yd | |
| Stop 4 Wings | 76 College Road, Bromley | 400 yd | |
| Montagu's Sushi | 26 London Road, Bromley | 714 yd | |
| Seven Stars Kebab | 30 London Road, Bromley | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 Plaistow Lane, Bromley | 215 yd | |
| Lidl | 124 - 126 High Street, Bromley | 679 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Walters Yard | 859 yd | |
| Lidl | 129 Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parish C Of E Primary School LONDON LANE | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| The Sundridge Park Club Lawn Close | squash courts, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Sundridge Park Executive Fitness Centre (Closed) Plaistow Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 527 yd |
| Sundridge Park Golf Club GARDEN ROAD | golf | 759 yd |
| Trugym Bromley 31-33 31-33 EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed Church Hall FREELANDS ROAD | 787 yd | |
| Holy Trinity College (Closed) Plaistow Lane | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Downham & Bellingham Cricket Club DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB DOWNHAM AND BELLINGHAM CRICKET CLUB RANGEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Bromley Cricket Club Plaistow Lane | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,084 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.